ANNIE LIVE!: Harry Connick Jr. to Play Daddy Warbucks

Harry Connick Jr. has joined ANNIE LIVE! as Sir Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, “the larger-than-life billionaire who opens his heart and home to little orphan Annie.” He joins the previously announced Taraji P. Henson, who is playing Miss Hannigan.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play Daddy Warbucks in ANNIE LIVE! and working alongside Taraji P. Henson is a dream come true,” Connick said in a statement. “I love this show, and its musical message of love and hope couldn’t come at a better time.”

“Now that the amazing Harry Connick Jr. is set to embody Daddy Warbucks, we look forward to shaping the iconic role to tap Harry’s immense skill set as a multi-talented performer,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Entertainment Live Events, Specials and E! News, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “He and Taraji P. Henson will anchor the rest of the cast and we can’t wait to see their on-stage dynamic in our version of ANNIE.”

“We are thrilled to have Harry Connick Jr. playing Daddy Warbucks. He’s a true entertainer who sings — and dances — with the best of them, and he will bring a completely fresh approach to this character. And he will give Taraji P. Henson‘s Miss Hannigan a run for her money for Annie!” said executive producer Robert Greenblatt.

The live production will air Thursday, December 2 on NBC.

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